Skipolini’s Pizza in downtown Concord near Todos Santos Plaza used to be the old bank building, built in 1911. Check out their menu here.
Skipolini’s Pizza in downtown Concord near Todos Santos Plaza used to be the old bank building, built in 1911. Check out their menu here.
Earlier this week we learned about a labor dispute protest in front of the Apple store in downtown Walnut Creek. One Facebook comment mentioned “crossing the picket line”. Some other comments indicate that this is a less-than valid protest.
At the time I didn’t even think of this as a picket line but rather more of an informational display. Would you cross a labor picket line or would you back off in solidarity with the protesters?
Jazz at the Lesher Center – Dick Hyman Quintet:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, August 8th, 2015
5:00pm & 8:00pm | $40Legendary pianist Dick Hyman has recorded over 100 albums, and his film scores include Moonstruck, Zelig, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Broadway Danny Rose, Hanna and Her Sisters and Radio Days. Tenor saxophonist Harry Allen’s credits include Rosemary Clooney, Hank Jones, Kenny Burrell and Tony Bennett, and his CDs have won many awards. Arguably the greatest living jazz clarinetist, Ken Peplowski has played with Sonny Stitt, Benny Goodman, Mel Torme, Peggy Lee and Madonna.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Back in April we learned that Palo Alto-based Rick’s Rather Rich Ice Cream would be coming to the Willows Shopping Center in Concord and there has been quite a bit of progress with the signage now up. Hopefully they can open before summer ends. Stay tuned…
1139 S Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out in a comment that GAP is relocating to Broadway Plaza, across the street from their current location next to the Apple store in Walnut Creek. It looks like they’re possibly planning for an early 2016 opening.
American Iron Car Show:
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill
Sunday, August 9th, 2015
10:00am – 3:00pm | FreePleasant Hill Recreation & Park District celebrates the 14th annual American Iron Car Show. Stroll down Crescent drive and view these classic beauties. Vote for your favorite. Free to the public.
Photo courtesy Lace & Bustle
3569 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Back in June we learned that a new bridal salon called Lace & Bustle would be coming to the Clocktower in downtown Lafayette and the signage is now up and is expected to open in late August. Check out their latest updates on their Facebook page here.
From the owner:
A sweet, intimate bridal boutique nestled in Lafayette, California with a lovely curated collection of bridal gowns, vintage, and designer jewelry. We are dedicated to making the tradition of shopping for your dress as beautiful as the dress itself!
KTVU has further information on the murder-suicide committed by Acalanes High School (Lafayette) graduate Scott Bertics against Las Lomas High School (Walnut Creek) graduate Clare Orton that happened on July 21st in the North Homestead neighborhood of Walnut Creek.
According to the Walnut Creek police department, “two firearms [were] used by Bertics on 7/21/15. Both weapons were built by Bertics, who secretly ordered various parts through the mail.”
